Called and Uncertain Races – NBC Chicago
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The 2024 Illinois primary election has seen incumbents Rep. Danny Davis and Rep. Chuy García secure their Democratic Party nominations for the 7th and 4th congressional district races respectively. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both won the Illinois presidential primaries. Races that are still too close to call include the Democratic nominee for Cook County State’s Attorney, a proposed real estate transfer tax in Chicago, and the Republican nomination for the 12th congressional district between incumbent Rep. Mike Bost and former Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey.
2024 Illinois Primary Election: Key Race Results and Close Contests
Tuesday’s 2024 Illinois primary election concluded with several key races being called while some remained too close to call deep into the evening.
For live election results, please refer to our Election Results page.
Key Race Results
7th Congressional District
Representative Danny Davis is projected to win the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 7th congressional district, according to the Associated Press. This would secure Davis another term in Washington where he has represented the district since 1997.
4th Congressional District
The Associated Press also projects Rep. Chuy García to win the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 4th congressional district, defeating Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez.
Illinois Presidential Primary
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have won the 2024 Illinois presidential primaries, as per NBC News projections.
Close Contests
Cook County State’s Attorney
The Democratic Party’s nominee for Cook County State’s Attorney will hinge on the results of today’s highly watched race. Clayton Harris III and retired Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke are the main contenders following Kim Foxx’s decision not to seek re-election.
Real Estate Transfer Tax
Chicago’s proposed real estate transfer tax, otherwise known as the “mansion tax”, has topped the races to watch in the Illinois primary.
12th Congressional District
Rep. Mike Bost and Darren Bailey compete for the Republican nomination in the 12th district. The election highlighted Bailey’s focus on Second Amendment issues and border security, while Bost garnered endorsement from former President Trump.
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